Flavio Bolsonaro, son of former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro, has formally launched his presidential campaign for Brazil’s October 2026 election, aiming to challenge incumbent President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. The announcement marks the beginning of his bid to lead the country’s far-right movement.
The campaign has attracted international support from prominent right-wing figures, including Argentine President Javier Milei and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, according to reporting from multiple sources. However, despite this foreign backing, Bolsonaro faces significant headwinds in domestic polling.
Bolsonaro’s candidacy comes amid ongoing scandals that have affected his political standing. Reports indicate he faces challenges in the polls as he prepares for the matchup against the incumbent president, raising questions about his viability as a challenger heading into the election campaign.
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